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Still looking to escape the shadow of a disastrous World Cup, a friendly against a side whose best known player plays for Blackburn was perhaps not the ideal fixture.

And it seems England fans weren't just staying away from the national stadium.

TV figures released this morning showed the audience watching the game on ITV was 4.5million, peaking at 5.5million. In comparison, the Great British Bake-Off on the BBC, featuring Berry and Paul Hollywood, had an audience of 8.3million, reaching a peak of 9.1m.

ITV and the Football Association, much like the contestants on GBBO, will be hoping to see a rise.

England 1 Norway 0 player ratings

England 1 Norway 0 player ratings

1/12
Joe Hart

Had little to do in the first half but count empty seats, then came alive to make a vital save just after the break from King’s near-post header. 6/10

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2/12
John Stones

Composed and got forward well. Good opposition to make debut against and caught out of position occasionally but can be pleased with his big night. 6

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3/12
Gary Cahill

Had a trying time against Josh King. Turned rather too easily by the Blackburn striker in the first half, then embarrassed out on the right touchline.

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4/12
Phil Jones

Like his defensive partner, did not inspire confidence. Poor header resulted in Elyounoussi shot but went close with a header from a corner. 5

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5/12
Leighton Baines

Always eager to get forward and had a shot blocked, yet wasted several good chances to cross. Kept looking for the ball when England toiled after the break. 6

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6/12
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Difficult night for the Arsenal man. Too often let down by a heavy touch and often required to come inside to bolster England’s centre. Rather lost. 4

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7/12
Jack Wilshere

No doubting his enthusiasm, produced several telling passes and should have won a penalty. Yet his distribution was erratic and awareness was poor. 5

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8/12
Jordan Henderson

Played the holding role and was neat and tidy. Usually available for his team-mates yet could not step up when England drifted after half-time. 5

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9/12
Raheem Sterling

Shone amid all the mediocrity. With Sturridge seemed to be taking on Norway on their own. Lovely touches and vision. Won England’s penalty. 8

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10/12
Daniel Sturridge

Sharp, direct and in the first half dangerous, going close with both a shot and a lob. Good link-up play and on the same wavelength as Sterling. 7

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11/12
Wayne Rooney

Hardly led from the front. Too many moves broke down around him and was reduced to playing Hollywood passes to no one. Emphatic penalty – then off. 5

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12/12
Danny Welbeck

A little more space to work in than Rooney but England looked more dangerous when he came on. Good near-post shot and smart cross from the left. 6

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The FA has accepted that it has work to do to regain supporters' trust after the disappointment of the World Cup, and has arranged high-profile friendlies against world champions Germany, Spain, Italy and France over the next two years to try to drum up interest, especially with a fairly hum-drum Euro 2016 qualifying group.